2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Gets 2.7-Liter Inline-Four Option

New four-banger makes 310 hp and 348 lb-ft of torque Free Price Quote From a Local Dealer View Special Offers No Obligation, Fast & Simple Free New Car Quote Change Car Chevy gave us the basic facts of the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500’s engine lineup when the truck debuted in Detroit earlier this year, but the automaker kept specs and other technical details close to the vest. Now, GM has given us a lot more info on the new pickup’s drivetrain options, including a complete download on an all-new turbocharged 2.7-liter four-cylinder—the 2019 Silverado’s surprise fifth engine choice. Back in January, we quizzed GM’s head of global product development Mark Reuss on the possibility of the Silverado getting a four-cylinder engine. He declined to comment, but at the time we posited that a four-cylinder could be part of a new hybrid option. There’s no electrification here, but the new turbocharged 2.7-liter I-4 is still very high-tech. The turbo 2.7-liter was designed from the ground up as a truck engine, according to GM. As such, the gas-fed four-banger has a long stroke to deliver optimal low-end torque. The exhaust manifold is integrated into the cylinder head to reduce turbo lag, and the turbo itself uses a twin-scroll design for quicker spooling and better response down low. In addition, the new engine gets a trick variable valve lift system with three different camshaft profiles to choose from depending on the situation. The result is a four-cylinder that produces 310 hp and 348 lb-ft of torque, with that… [Read full story]